# Brushlet vs Karu

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Brushlet at none against Karu's 1. Brushlet also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.5). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Karu sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Brushlet asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Brushlet against 5.0 for Karu. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brushlet | Karu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brushlet/id6777455979/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/karu-minimalist-focus-timer/id6781065836/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stanislaw Pieter Brinkman](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777455981) | [Talk or Not, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/925631317) |

## What reviewers say

### Brushlet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brushlet/id6777455979)

This app transforms brushing your teeth into a rewarding habit by locking your chosen applications until you complete a two-minute brushing session. Track your progress, earn badges, and build consistent dental hygiene routines with a guided timer and a friendly mascot.

**Highlights:** App locking until brushing is complete, Guided two-minute brushing timer, Quadrant brushing coach, Streak tracking and freezing, Progress charts and statistics, Unlockable badges and mascot reactions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Karu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/karu-minimalist-focus-timer/id6781065836)

This app uses a minimalist timer to help you focus. As you complete focus sessions, virtual grass grows, and you can then 'cut' it. Unlock additional features to grow trees and flowers.

**Highlights:** Minimalist focus timer, Virtual grass growth, Grass cutting mechanic, Mow mode for free cutting, Unlockable garden elements (trees, flowers)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brushlet free?

Brushlet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Karu free?

Karu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Brushlet or Karu?

Brushlet and Karu are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Brushlet or Karu have ads?

Neither Brushlet nor Karu shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*